The July 2025 toy trends highlight the continued obsession with collectibles and the comforting power of sensory-soothing toys, captivating kids and the ever-expanding "kidult" demographic.
Miniature collectibles—ranging from tiny fast food replicas to pocket-sized companions—have surged in popularity thanks to their adorable scale, satisfying unboxing experiences, and shareable appeal on social media. For many, the thrill lies in building entire micro-worlds or completing themed sets, blending nostalgia with a modern-day collector’s mindset.
Alongside the collectible craze, sensory-soothing toys continue to thrive, offering calm and comfort in an overstimulating world. With everything from interactive pets that double as fidget toys to dough-inspired stress balls, July 2025 toy innovations reflect a desire for both joy and emotional ease across all ages.
Top 25 Toy Trends in July
From Collectible Fast Food Miniatures to Sensory Pocket-Sized Pets:
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Collectible Fast Food Miniatures
The Lil McDonald's Happy Meal Shares Tiny Registers, Fries & More
24
AI-Enhanced Play Experiences
Mattel Partners with OpenAI to Develop AI-Powered Toys
23
Playful Sport-Centric Partnerships
NIKE x LEGO Group Announced a Multi-Year Partnership
22
Glamorous Goth Dolls
The Monster High Skullector Elvira Doll is a San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive
21
Sensory Pocket-Sized Pets
Nano-mals are Tiny, Interactive Companions That Double as Fidget Toys
20
Sneaker-Inspired Tennis Collectibles
Reebok x ghostwrite Present the 'Court Victory' Figurine
19
Color-Changing Cooking Toys
The Simmer & Stir Stovetop Play Set Inspires Realistic Pretend Play
18
Collectible Cinnamon Bun Toys
Cinnabon and ZURU Mini Brands Partnered on Sweet Collectibles
17
Plushie Keychain Collectibles
The LINE FRIENDS Plushie Keychains are Playful and Expressive
16
Gender Stereotype-Busting Toy Campaigns
The LEGO Group Launched the She Built That Campaign
15
QSR Meal Collectible Charms
McDonald's Singapore and Tokidoki Release New Toy Charms
14
Beauty Comedy Collaborations
e.l.f. Beauty and Joe Hegyes Shared a GRWM Inspired by Collectibles
13
Baby Pig-Themed Toys
The New Walmart Toy Collection is Inspired by Peppa Pig's Sister, Evie
12
Weighted Plush Companions
Hugarounds Bring Calming Comfort to Kids During Stressful Transitions
11
Pizza Dough-Inspired Stress Balls
Papa Johns Dough Stress Balls are Limited to 150 Examples
10
Kid-Friendly Cooking Boxes
The Pampered Chef Kids Club Involves & Empowers Kids in the Kitchen
9
Guided Challenge Party Games
Tomy's Human Controller Game Involves a Connected Headset
8
Doll-Matching Personalized Footwear
American Girl and Crocs Join Forces on Matching Shoes
7
Phygital Fashion Dolls
Dress To Impress Mystery Models Brings a Beloved Fashion Game Offline
6
Glowing Neon Hair Collaborations
Hally Hair's Collaboration with Sour Patch Kids Glows in the Dark
5
Collectible Plush Pillows
The SquishPillow by Original Squishmallows is Super Soft and Cozy
4
Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment
The 'GOAL' Concept by Yewon Lee Encourages Physical Activity
3
Blockish Oversized Stacking Games
Tetris Tumble XL Offers a New Take on a Classic Game
2
Floral Building Block Workshops
The LEGO Group Botanicals Creativity Workshop is Interactive
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Personalized Storytelling Platforms
Magical Children's Book Makes Kids the Heroes of Their Stories
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Interactive K-Pop Film Toys
Furby Furblets KPop Demon Hunters Take After Favorite Characters
Gaming-Themed Chocolate Partnerships
Kinder Joy and Nintendo Partnered on a Limited-Edition Range
Movie-Themed Kids Meals
Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal Launches with Collectible Toys
Easter-Themed Seasonal Doll Collections
Battat's Our Generation Debuts the Keepsake Collection
Bear-Themed Cafe Collections
Starbucks Japan Released a New Kids and Family Collection
Retro Collectible Toy Cereals
Kellogg's and Toy Story 5 Partnered to Celebrate the Movie
Nostalgia-Driven Cereal Promotions
Kellogg’s Toy Story 5 Cereal Boxes Reintroduce In-Pack Toys
Squeezable Dumpling Collectibles
The Mystery Squishy Dumpling is an In-Demand Viral Sensation
Sci-Fi Series QSR Meals
The McDonald's Stranger Things Happy Meal is Arriving in May
Sensor-Driven Play Blocks
LEGO Smart Bricks Introduce Responsive Building Toys
Digital Pet Dining Experiences
Kura Sushi USA and Bandai Namco Partnered for a Tamagotchi Range
Playful Toy-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Jellycat Café Pops Up at Shanghai’s Plaza 66 to Revive Traffic
Sci-Fi Creature Collectibles
The Grogu Tiny But Mighty Series Figures Revsits On-Screen Looks
Nostalgic Character Plushies
Aurora Expands Care Bears Into Collectible Plush Formats
Playable Mini Vinyls
Mini Brands Really Works Vinyl Makes Chart-Topping Hits Collectible
Cult-Favorite Animation-Inspired Stationery Collections
Sharpie and Elmer's Embrace Toy Story 5
Instinct-Driven Pet Toys
Tall Tails' New Plushes Support Auditory Stimulation, Exercise and More
Sensory Snoopy Plushies
Kids Preferred Expanded Its Peanuts Snoopy Collection for Their 75th Year
Premium Kidult Collectibles
Starbox Collectibles Meet the Demand for Customization and Expression
Soccer Collectible Series
The Labubu FIFA World Cup Capsule Expands into Toys and Lifestyle Items
Miniature Horror Figures
The New Pop Mart Chucky blind-box collectible figures are Playful
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Pop Culture-Inspired Collectibles
Kinder Joy & Stranger Things Launch Funko Pop!® Collection
Nostalgic Capsule Collections
The UNIQLO UT x Tamagotchi Range Marks 30 Years of the Digital Pet
Collectible Brand Licensing
HI-CHEW Enters MGA's Miniverse with Miniature Candy Collectibles
Miniature Baby Collectibles
MGA’s Miniverse: Make it Mini Real Baby Shares Tiny Figures & Food
Anniversary QSR Toy Drops
Mcdonald’s Disneyland 70th Anniversary Toys Mark a Milestone
Collectible Digital Toys
BE@RBRICK x Tamagotchi Marks the Virtual Pet’s 30th Anniversary
Tiny Pet Habitat Collectibles
MGA's Miniverse: Make It Mini Animals Crafts Small Dwellings
Onesie Character Collectibles
OneZZZ Reimagines Blind Boxes as Self-Care Rituals for Gen Z
Micro Tex-Mex QSR Toys
The MGA Miniverse Make It Mini Taco Bell Collection Comes Blind-Packaged
Playful Snack Collectables
The Once You Pop Mystery Box from Pringles Introduces Blind-Flavors
Nostalgic Cookie Puzzle Sets
The LEGO Butter Cookie Tin Turns a Familiar Container into a Model
Gamified Smart Lunchboxes
FunFeast Encourages Healthy Eating Habits in Kids with ADHD
Blind Box QSR Collectibles
KFC Thailand Created a Celebratory Baby Sanders Collection of Toys
Nostalgic Tech Accessories
The Tamagotchi x CASETiFY Capsule Turns Virtual Pets into Accessories
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Collaborative Collectible Art Toys
Palmstreet Collaborates with Plastic Pizza and Revise D
Food-Themed Fidget Toys
Clicklets are Collectible, Satisfyingly Clickable Pocket Sensory Toys
Plush Beauty Keychains
Ulta Beauty x Mini Brands Pops Plush Keychains Feature Hero Products
Inclusive Fashion Dolls
Mattel’s First Autistic Barbie Boasts Sensory Experiences & Support Tools
Mini Camera Collectibles
Kodak's Charmera Blind Boxes Reveal Tiny Devices That Actually Take Shots
Tiny Toy-Inspired Jewelry
Alex and Ani's Polly Pocket Pool Party Collection is Nostalgic
Tiny Decorating Collectibles
Miniverse Make It Mini Spaces Lets Collectors Build Furniture
Horror Doll Collectibles
Pop Mart's Blind Box Chucky Franchise Series Shares Scary Surprises
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Collectible-Inspired Chocolates
A Viral Monster Plush Inspired Palm Bites’ New Confections
Chinese Toy Company Debuts
Kayou is Making Its Official Debut at the New York Toy Fair
Toy Brick Advent Calendars
LEGO Introduces All-New Advent Calendars for 2025
Playful Plush Advent Calendars
Squishmallows Advent Calendars Offer Holiday and Skincare Surprises
Community 3D-Printed Toys
3D Printing Elves Launches Free Toy Program for Children
Toy-Inspired Jewelry Collections
The Polly Pocket x Nadine Ghosn Collection is Made with 18K Gold
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Ugly-Cute Character Keyrings
Fuggler x SpongeBob Remixes Beloved Cartoons in a Signature Style
Emotive Plush Collectibles
Care Bears Caring Cuties Tap into the Thrill of Blind Boxes
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Pickle Plush Toys
Giggle Pickles are Personality-Packed Collectibles That Laugh When Shaken
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
K-Pop Kids Meal Collaborations
The McDonald's BT21 Happy Meal Was Created with LINE FRIENDS
Inaugural Toy Swiss Stores
MINISO Opens at Westside Mall in Bern, Switzerland
Retro Digital Pet Collabs
CASETiFY x Tamagotchi Partner for a Custom-Branded Tamagotchi Device
Wooden Toy Lineups
Jasey's Toy Chest Debuted Its Mental Health-Focused Toy Line at Toy Fair 2026
Mini Clog Toys
Mcdonald’s Crocs All American Games Happy Meal Includes Customizable Mini Clogs
Micro-Robotic Digital Pets
MicroPets Appeal to Digitally Native Kids and Kidults
3D-Printed Fidget Toys
Jigglets are Produced with Less Waste Than Traditional Toys
Perfume-Crafting Collectibles
Miniverse Make It Mini Fragrances Makes Real, Wearable Scents
DIY Food Collectibles
MGA's Miniverse Make It Mini From Scratch Fuses Collecting & Crafting
Toy Kitchen Cookbooks
Melissa & Doug Announced Three Playable Books with Penguin Young Readers
Collectible Greeting Cards
The Playmobil Greeting Card Collection Integrates Colorful Figures
Playful Collectible Figures
The Zsiga × Care Bears Series Transforms Nostalgic Icons into Toys
Expressive Plush Toys
Mood Bears Encourage All Ages to Talk About Their Feelings
Nostalgic Toy Brand Celebrations
Tamagotchi Marks Its 30th Anniversary at the New York Toy Fair
Gaming Lifestyle Collections
Toca Boca and MINISO Blend Retail with Digital Rewards
Collectible Kids' Meals
Wendy's Launches Seven Sonic Card Cases with 35 Collectible Trading Cards
AI-Powered Plush Teddies
FoloToy's AI Teddy Kumma Holds Conversations and Tells Stories
Pet Toy QSR Meals
The Happy Doggy Series Gives Dogs Mcdonald’s Happy Meal Play Toys
Collectible Twistable Keychains
Tangle x HiddenWooo Lovely Bunny Characters Come in Blind Boxes
Bouquet Modeling Kits
Blooms by Play-Doh is the Play-Doh Line Designed Specifically for Adults
Cosmetics-Inspired Slime Toys
Glime Brings Elements of Beauty and Fashion to Sensorial Play
Emotionally Expressive Plushes
But Cute Characters Embrace Anxiety, Sensitivity and Awkwardness
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Sensory Summer Shop Activations
Claire’s Launches Its A Girl SMR at Claire’s Campaign
Wind-Up Collectibles
Wind-Upz Revive Wind-Up Toys for a New Generation of Kids & Collectors
Nostalgic Summer Snacks
Entenmann's Launches Childhood-Inspired Seasonal Treats
Sensorial Mochi Gummies
Go Wandr's Mini Mochi Gummy is Chewy Yet Soft and Squishy
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Toy Brand Advisory Councils
Ted Kangaroo Ensures Its Sensory Products are Backed by Expertise
Plush-Inspired Perfumes
Three Squishmallows Fragrances Debuted with Mood-Boosting Scents
Animated Film Pop-Up Tours
MINISO and Disney's Zootopia 2 Launch 'Fun Fur Every You!'
Fashion Icon Toy Ranges
Playmates Toys Launches the Paris & Pups Range, Inspired by Paris Hilton
Animated Lifestyle Collection
PEACEMINUSONE x Toy Story Reimagines Everyday Accessories
Screen-Free Interactive Gaming
tonies and Hasbro Turn Classic Board Games Into Audio Adventures
Energy Shot Tumblers
The 5-hour ENERGY Mini Tumbler is Ready for Displaying and Sipping
Weighted Heated Stuffed Animals
MeWaii Updates Its Collection of Comfort-Focused Toys
Design-Conscious Retro-Modern Toy Lines
Little Tikes Launches the Adorable Sweet Spaces Toy Line
Kids-Focused Space-Themed Collaborations
Crayola Interprets McDonald's Happy Meal
Mini Vending Machines
MGA's Miniverse Real Brands Vending Machine Features Exclusive Minis
Designer Blind Box Figurines
Pop Top is a New Range of Collectibles for Kidults
Interactive Convention Activations
LEGO SMART Play Transforms Comic-Con into Immersive Experiences
Playable LEGO Collectibles
LEGO Launches a Working Pinball Machine with Authentic Arcade Mechanics
Infant Wellness Play Collections
Fisher-Price Introduces its Mini Me Moments Capsule for Babies
Educational STEM-Focused Toys
hand2mind Launches Exclusive Back-To-School Collection at Target
Children's Beauty Products
Olive & June Expands into Kid-Sized Press-On Nails
Limited Insulated Grocery Totes
The Summer Fun Mini by Trader Joe's Launched Nationwide
ASMR Collectible Toys
Goliath's Clickeez Series 3 Expands Sensory Play With Bubble Pops
Expansive Action Character Toys
Blokees Debuts Its Range in Toy Fair New York 2026
Interactive Mealtime Plates
Tej Belkhode Designs the Platoo Interactive Sensory Meal Plate
Screen-Free Toy Collections
Luki Lab Spotlights Six Products at the New York Toy Fair 2026
Book Series-Inspired Collectibles
Bonkers Toys Debuts the Warrior Cats Merchandise Line
Nostalgic Animation Sock Collections
The Stance Toy Story 5 Box Set Commemorates the New Movie
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Multi-Sensory Character Toys
Moose Toys Combines Scents, Sounds and Fog-Based Play
Supermarket-Inspired Slime Toys
Zuru Slime Mart Shares Baskets & Bags with Food-Like Sensory Toys
Nostalgic Blind Toy Series
The Teletubbies Say Hello Series Nods to Childhood Icons for Collectors
Screen-Free Interactive Toys
LEGO Pokémon Uses SMART Play Technology for Hands-On Fun
Collectible Halloween-Themed QSR Toys
The Burger King Scooby-Doo Toys Come in Six Styles
Creator-Led Toys
Bonkers Toys Transforms Toys and Colors into a Retail Toy Line
Collectible Message Dolls
Momiji x TOMY Brings a Beloved Blind Box Brand to the US Market
Low-Cost Summertime Merchandise
The Dollar General Summer Collections are Arriving This Month
Seasonally Themed Magnetic Toys
MAGNA-TILES Introduces New Thematic Toys at Toy Fair 2026
Annual International Toy Fairs
Spielwarenmesse is Running Its 75th Edition This Year
Interactive Iconic Toy Designs
Just Play Has Launched Tickle Me Elmo Giggle Max
Snuggly Plush Toys
Jazwares Spotlights Giftable Squishmallows for the Holidays
Dog Birthday Cake Toys
Lesure Embraces Whimsical Sensibilities with Its New Toy
Limited Character Meal Toys
Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meal Arrives on August 18
Adorable Mini Instant Cameras
The Retro Digital Toy Camera Brings Tiny Photo Capture to Keychains
Digital Pet Sushi Menus
YO! Sushi and Tamagotchi Partnered for a New Menu
Sensory Audio Companions
My First Tonies Combine Early Learning with Soft, Squeezable Characters
Burger-Themed Slime Sets
The Slime Life Cheeseburger DIY Slime Kit Has Layers of Fun
Anniversary Retail Collection
Pokémon x Target Collection Spans Apparel, Home Goods, & Accessories
Plushie-Themed Halloween Offerings
Jazwares and Warner Bros. Launch Spooky New Plush Line
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Curated Pet Subscriptions
Genius Dog's Limited Monthly Boxes Create Moments Between People & Pets
Educational Sensory-Support Tools
Ted Kangaroo Increases Availability of Its Sensory Product Range
Active Play Fair Presentations
JOYIN Gears Up to Present at Spielwarenmesse 2026
Halloween Plush Collections
Build-A-Bear's Spooky Stuff You Love Introduces a Jumping Spider
Streaming-Inspired Toy Lines
Moose Toys Expands Netflix Stories Into Toy Collections